Publisher's Synopsis
The Popular Life of Buddha: Containing an Answer to the Hibbert Lectures of 1881 is a book written by Arthur Lillie. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life of Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, and seeks to provide a response to the Hibbert Lectures of 1881, which were a series of lectures on Buddhism delivered by various scholars. The book covers the major events in Buddha's life, including his birth, enlightenment, and death, as well as his teachings and philosophy. Lillie draws on various sources, including Buddhist texts and other historical records, to provide a detailed and engaging account of Buddha's life and teachings. The book is aimed at a general audience and is accessible to readers with little or no prior knowledge of Buddhism. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the life and teachings of Buddha and the history of Buddhism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
